As what many foodies say, the macaron is the anti-cupcake. A macaron is a French cream-filled sandwich cookie that is light and delicious. My friend recommended I try La Maison du Macaron, as she claimed they made the best macarons in town. And I believe it.

Today I stopped by La Maison du Macaron during my busy lunch break. I was lured by the bright colored macarons on display and a sign saying today’s lunch sandwich special was Croque Monsieur, one of my favorites.

As soon as I stepped in, the wonderful aroma of baked goods greeted me. Freshly baked croissants, madelines, French pastries, and macarons were aplenty, and the queue to order wasn’t so bad – about 5 or so customers selecting the perfect gift box to place the macarons in. They all looked like kids in a candy store as they pointed at all the macarons they wanted to purchase.

For $2.50, you can get an airy macaron. Choose from a variety of flavors like Nutella, pistachio, speculoos (a caramel gingerbread filling from Belgium), and other exotic flavors.

Macarons also make great gifts. La Maison du Macaron has gift boxes in a variety of sizes so you can find a gift for $7.50 and up, depending on how many your purchase.

Clockwise: speculoos, Nutella, pistachio macarons

Their Croque Monsieur, made with ham and Swiss cheese, was served with a side salad of mixed greens. A great filling meal for under $10. They also have quiche available if you’re not in the mood for a sandwich.

Croque Monsieur, $9.25

The macaron menu changes every season, so check their Facebook page for updates.

I'm a Native New Yorker who now lives in Connecticut. I love food – cooking, eating, taking photos of food, attending cooking demos – all things food, and don’t forget about drinking wine. It could be anywhere – in my hometown, to abroad, anything food and drink goes here.